Vicolo dei Lavandai

Vicolo dei Lavandai, a narrow lane in Milan’s trendy Navigli District, served as the public wash house from the Middle Ages until the 1950s. Washerwomen once scrubbed laundry at stone stalls and brellins—wooden stools—along the central canal. Today, the area has transformed into a charming corner, with hip restaurants and cafes lining the lane, inviting visitors to enjoy a modern, vibrant atmosphere while surrounded by historical remnants.